Acidity: find the mouthwatering

4 min 25 secC03After Lessons 1–2

Knowledge check

Can the claim survive the glass?

Each attempt draws a fresh mix from this lesson’s question bank. Choose the best answer for each question. You need 4 of 5 to complete this lesson.

01A wine feels sour and then grippy. What is the best description?

Describe sourness and drying as different observations. Call both acidity. Assume only one can be real.

02Can a sweet wine have noticeable acidity?

Only if the wine is faulty. Yes; sweetness and acidity can coexist. No; sweetness removes acid.

03What does mouthwatering tell you?

The exact acid concentration. The wine must be high quality. It is a useful sensory clue, not an exact acid measurement.

04You noticed mainly lemon aroma. How should you report it?

As an aroma observation with uncertain sourness. As proof of strong acidity. As a failed exercise.

05Which buying request is more useful?

I want objectively perfect acidity. I enjoy a mouthwatering white with a clear sour edge. I want a wine with no acid.

Serious wine knowledge.
Questionable levels of seriousness.

Taste responsibly. Spitting is encouraged. Transport plans beat tasting notes.

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